Working at Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries. Headquartered in Belgium and present in over 100 countries, we help customers turn technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

To strengthen our Bakery School in Istanbul and support the development of future baking professionals, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Bakery Instructor / Bakery School Manager.

Your Mission

As Senior Bakery Instructor / Bakery School Manager, you will be responsible for delivering inspiring technical training programs while ensuring the effective management and continuous improvement of the Bakery School. You will help develop industry talent, support operational excellence, and foster strong connections with customers, students, and industry partners.

What You Will Do

Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Design and deliver engaging bakery, patisserie, and chocolate training programs.
• Lead both theoretical and hands-on workshops for students, customers, and industry professionals.
• Develop and continuously improve training materials, recipes, and learning content.
• Integrate emerging market trends, innovation, sustainability, and best practices into training programs.
• Assess participant progress and provide coaching to support their development.
• Support and mentor junior instructors when applicable.

Bakery School Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Bakery School.
• Coordinate training schedules, resources, and educational activities.
• Ensure the availability of ingredients, training materials, and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
• Drive operational improvements and implement best practices across the Bakery School.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and local regulations.

Student & Industry Engagement

• Support students throughout their learning and professional development journey.
• Contribute to student selection, onboarding, and career guidance activities.
• Build strong relationships with vocational schools, educational institutions, and industry partners.
• Promote an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

What We Expect

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Bakery, Patisserie, Chocolate, or related food production environments.
• Proven experience in technical training, coaching, education, or knowledge transfer.
• Strong expertise in bakery processes, ingredients, product development, and production technologies.
• Experience managing workshops, training facilities, or production environments.
• Good command of both Turkish and English.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for developing people and sharing technical expertise.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international working environment.
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of bakery professionals.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A role with high visibility and impact within the bakery industry.
• The chance to work with leading experts in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate innovation.

Location: Puratos Bakery School Sancaktepe, Istanbul

This position offers a 4-day work week.

Ready to share your passion and expertise with the next generation of baking professionals? Apply now and join Puratos in creating food innovations for good.